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Why it matters:
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This guide includes:
- A breakdown of common male health concerns by age and risk
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- Health screening recommendations based on Canadian guidelines
- Encouragement to seek care early and often — no matter your age or background
This week, OPPA President Cerasuolo and Vice-President Sabatini met with representatives from the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) to address implementation issues related to our Collective Agreements, as raised by the membership.
Benefits bargaining was a key agenda item, with the Association emphasizing the timely scheduling of negotiation dates to advance discussions on the current benefits package.
Our proposal has been submitted to TBS, and we are currently awaiting their response. We remain optimistic that dates will be set soon to move the benefits bargaining process forward to a timely resolution.
We will continue to keep Members informed as updates become available.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and support.
The following is text of a memorandum to all OPP members issued March 17, 2025. It is reproduced here for the information of our OPPA members and their families.
Measles transmission is impacting multiple areas of the province, with two public health units declaring outbreaks in their regions: Grand Erie Public Health and Southwestern Public Health.
Per Public Health Ontario, measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory infection. The virus is spread by coming into contact with droplets of an infected person when they have breathed, coughed or sneezed into the air and by touching your eyes, nose or mouth after touching an infected surface. Symptoms of measles may begin 7 – 21 days after being exposed to an infected person. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, red watery eyes and a cough. Small white spots can appear on the inside of the mouth and throat. Three to seven days after the start of the symptoms, a red blotchy rash appears on the face and then continues down the body. It is important to stay home and avoid contact with others until the 5th day from when the rash started. This is the time you are most infectious to other people.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For children and most adults born after 1970, this means receiving two doses of measles-containing vaccine (e.g., MMR vaccine). Individuals travelling outside of Canada should ensure they are adequately protected through vaccination prior to travelling. If you have questions about your immunization status, please speak with your primary health care provider or local Public Health Unit. You can also help prevent the spread of measles by washing your hands after coughing, sneezing, and going to the washroom, and before preparing foods or eating. If you do cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth. Do not share cigarettes or drink from the same glass, water bottle or straw as others.
Members are reminded of the mandatory e-Learn module on OPPLearn, entitled “Infection Prevention and Control” for all members, which should have been completed. If you have not completed that e-Learn, please do so by the end of March 2025. If you have already completed it, you may wish to revisit it as a refresher.
If you are experiencing symptoms of measles, stay at home, and call your health care provider or local public health unit right away. Before seeking medical attention, be sure to contact your health care provider or the healthcare facility prior to your arrival so that the appropriate precautions can be taken to prevent the spread of measles.
For more information, please contact your local Public Health Unit.
The start of a new year brings with it an opportunity to refresh, set goals and enhance your wellness.
The OPP and OPPA have partnered on an opportunity to provide members with a free financial wellness program through Enriched Academy.
Enhance your financial literacy and take control of your financial future by participating in this pilot program.
Free sign up on Teams Thursday January 23rd 12pmET
Free sign up on Teams Tuesday January 28th 12pmET
Learn more about Enriched Academy for all members.
OPPA Director Lynn Neale was honoured to attend the OPC Recognition Ceremony and March Past today on behalf of Ontario Provincial Police Association. This morning she presented the OPPA Student Speaker Award to class speaker OPP Constable Sankalp Gupta. This afternoon BCT classes 2322-2332 were celebrated with 548 successful recruits from 41 police services across Ontario with keynote speaker OPP Commissioner Carrique, Michael S. Kerzner, Mario Di Tommaso, OOM, CMM III and fellow Association leaders Mark Baxter, Tyler Callaghan, MBA, CAE, Rick Robson and our OPPA CAO Lisa Shipley.
Ontario is observing Remembrance Week November 5-11, 2023. We have many OPPA members past and present who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces every day. We acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all of our members each and every day, and especially remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Remembrance Day, November 11th and on Indigenous Veterans Day November 8th.
The OPP Association Board of Directors and staff are observing Remembrance Day on Saturday November 11, 2023 by lowering our flags to half staff, pausing for a moment of silence at 11am and attending Remembrance Day ceremonies across the province of Ontario, including at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Monday a statutory holiday for Remembrance will be observed by the OPP Association.
An OPP Association wreath will be among those laid at the Queen’s Park Ceremony of Remembrance. An acknowledgement of the wreath will be made during the ceremony. Director Rob Jamieson will be in attendance at Queen’s Park representing the OPPA.
We encourage everyone to wear a poppy, attend a Remembrance Day ceremony in your area, and observe a moment of silence at 11am on November 11th wherever you are.
Information on finding a Remembrance Day ceremony near you, where to watch a livestream, Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day can be found on the official Province of Ontario website.
President John Cerasuolo and the Board of Directors ~ Ontario Provincial Police Association
The 2023 OPP Association President’s Banquet was well attended and meaningful for all. The President John Cerasuolo, VP David Sabatini and the OPPA Board of Directors thanks all who attended.
Special thank you to our honoured guests:
• The Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Downey
• The Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General of Ontario Brian Saunderson
• The Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police Thomas Carrique
• OPP Provincial Commander Mary Silverthorn
• OPP Deputy Commissioner Chris Harkins
• OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns
• OPP Deputy Commissioner Rohan Thompson
Congratulations to all Members and Staff recognized and who received awards.
Carrie Lanning was recognized for being a PACE Graduate.
Honourary Life Memberships were awarded to OPPA Head Office Staff Members Carolyn Soderberg, Wayne White, Emma Storey and Alexandra Micoli.
Harry deJong was recognzied for his long service to the OPP Association as Editor of the OPPA’s Beyond the Badge Magazine from 2005-2023.
The 2023 OPPA Bill Elliott Member of the Year Award was presented to Jill Lewis from Branch 6.
A ‘Victim Services Presentation’ to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond their call of duty to assist families of our fallen and injured officers during the past year as we dealt with the line of duty deaths of Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala, Sergeant Eric Mueller and Detective Constable Steven Tourangeau. Honoured members were James Tremblay, Ionut (John) Mihuta, Carla Birnie Lise Durocher, Steve McDade, Jamie-Lynn Meyer and Julie Prud’homme.
The formalities of the evening concluded with a presentation to our member, Marc Lauzon, one of our injured officers who has made remarkable progress from the night of the incident of our fallen brother Eric Mueller. Marc is an impressive example of resilience in relation to such a tragic incident.
Sincere appreciation including several standing ovations was a fitting way to end the 2023 OPPA AGM. Thank you to each and every member and staff member who made a contribution to the success of this annual special week for the OPP Association.
Watch videos from the event on OPP Association TikTok by clicking on image below
Photo album of the event is posted on the Ontario Provincial Police Association Facebook page
October 4, 2023 in Langley BC, the OPP Association and fellow OPP members joined Ridge Meadows RCMP to honour and say goodbye to Constable Frederick “Rick” O’Brien who was shot and killed in the line of duty executing a search warrant in Coquitlam BC on Sept 22nd.
His commitment to service and keeping his community safe were apparent.
OPPA Directors Lynn Neale and Terri Hubbert were honoured to represent the OPPA alongside our members and OPP Command staff.
Our deep condolences to Rick’s family, friends and colleagues. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Watch an archived livestream of the funeral on RCMP Youtube below
October 4, 2023 in Langley BC, the OPP Association and fellow OPP members joined Ridge Meadows RCMP to honour and say goodbye to Constable Frederick “Rick” O'Brien who was shot and killed in the line of duty executing a search warrant in Coquitlam BC on Sept 22nd. His commitment… https://t.co/9yKyTw8U4W pic.twitter.com/x5er1NNuIR
— OPPA (OPP Association) (@OPPAssociation) October 5, 2023
The OPP Association Board of Directors and our OPPA membership will join thousands of police and peace officers on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Sunday September 24, 2023 for the 46th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial. This year the names of thirteen officers are being added to the Memorial (11 current and 2 historical).
The complete list of names of the officers being added, the weekend itinerary, dress orders and parade orders can be viewed at cppom.ca.
For OPP members attending the order of dress for uniform members attending is Dress Order Number 1. If you do not have Dress Order Number 1, please attend in working uniform. Plain clothes members who choose, may wear business attire. Any special constables and auxiliary members attending should wear Dress Order Number 2. Civilians should wear business attire.The Ontario Police Memorial Pin shall be worn during this event.
The event will be livestreamed on the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial X (Twitter), Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn pages. The links are posted at cppom.ca/live.
The names of three OPP officers will be added to the Memorial. They are our Heroes In Life, Not Death. OPP Detective Constable Steven Tourangeau, 35, of the Huron – Perth Community Street Crime Unit, Perth County Detachment tragically died in an on duty motor vehicle collision on May 29, 2023 when his unmarked police vehicle and a school bus collided at the rural intersection of Oxford Road 33 and Highway 59, northwest of Woodstock, around 7am. The 71yr old driver of the school bus was the only occupant, and also tragically lost his life in the crash.
Detective Constable Tourangeau was a respected OPP officer, a dedicated husband and father to three young children. At the request of his family, on Monday June 5, 2023 a private, well attended Memorial Service was held to honour Steven in London, Ontario.
Steven’s service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Sergeant Eric Mueller, of the Russell County OPP Detachment, was shot while responding to a disturbance call at a home. Three officers, who arrived at the scene, suffered gunshot wounds. Sergeant Eric Mueller was transported to the hospital and died as a result of his injuries.
In 2002, Sergeant Eric Mueller joined the Ontario Provincial Police as a special constable with the Offender Transport Program in the Ottawa Unit. On January 3, 2006, he was hired as a recruit and began his impressive career as a uniform member in Grenville (Prescott). He also worked at the Leeds County Detachment and was promoted to Sergeant in July 2018. During his career, Sergeant Mueller took on the position of coach officer and detachment liaison officer for the Auxiliary Unit.
In 2015, Sergeant Mueller was the recipient of the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving. A testament to his bravery, he was recognized for working with others to physically lift a burning vehicle to remove an injured suspect.
Sergeant Mueller was a dedicated member of the OPP family, whose contributions to the organization and the communities he served did not go unnoticed. He was described by his colleagues as a strong team player who could be counted on whenever necessary. He led by example and always represented the core values of the OPP through his actions, words and sense of duty.
Sergeant Mueller’s devotion and courage will never be forgotten.
Provincial Constable Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala, of the Haldimand County Detachment, was shot and killed while responding to a motor vehicle collision in Hagersville, Ontario on Tuesday December 27, 2022.
Provincial Constable Pierzchala joined the OPP as a Special Constable with the Queen’s Park Detachment. On September 7, 2021, he was hired as a recruit and began his career as a Uniform member in Haldimand. He also had basic training as a Canadian Military Officer and held a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University.
He was an accomplished athlete. When he was hired, it was noted he had a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate. In high school in Barrie, he participated in soccer, swimming, wrestling, rowing, and track and field. He competed in varsity wrestling and was an Academic All-Canadian. He was also fluent in Polish.
Provincial Constable Pierzchala had dreamed of becoming a police officer since he was a young boy. He had a brief opportunity to live out his dream and to do his best to keep our community safe. Greg will forever be remembered for his service and sacrifice.
Saturday, September 16th, 2023 is National Thank A Police Officer Day.
While we appreciate police officers each and every day, we would like to pause on this special day of recognition and say “thank you” to all officers who continually, or have in the past, showed up to serve, protect and connect within our communities.
While you take care of us, we are here to take care of you. The mental and emotional toll of this profession is not unseen. If you need support please reach out and speak with one of our Care Managers in the Encompas Mental Health Wellness program by calling 1 866 794-9117 or by email at info@encompascare.ca. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.